Karimannoor, India. On May 10, 2022, His Excellency Mar George Madathikandathil, Bishop of Kothamangalam Diocese, ordained to the order of presbyters, Claretian deacons Abraham (Lijo) Veliyath, CMF, and Jose Muthuplackal, CMF, at St. Mary’s Forane Church, Karimannoor, Kerala. Both are from the Claretian Province of St. Thomas.
We thank God for His never-ending blessing of missionary vocations for the Congregation.
Basmata, India. On 15 February 2026, Sujit Kisku, CMF, of the Delegation of Kolkata, was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood at St. Claret Church, Basmata. The ordination was solemnly conferred by His Excellency, Julius Marandi, D.D., Bishop of Roman Catholic...
Owerri, Nigeria. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Claretian Missionaries, East Nigeria Province, joyfully celebrated the diaconate ordination of nine of their students during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Maria Assumpta Cathedral. The Mass, which began at...
Ibadan, Nigeria. The Independent Delegation of West Nigeria joyfully celebrated the Perpetual Profession and Diaconate Ordination of its members between December 24 and 28, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, marking a significant moment in the Claretian formation journey. On...
